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Readers questions answered by the editor
June 2006 - Posts
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Is there such a thing as delayed menopause? I am 70 years old and for about eight years have been experiencing sweats during the day and night. When I stopped my period in my 50’s, I did not experience this. My doctor has suggested estrogen, but I don’t Read More...
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I have been suffering from night sweats. I am currently taking HRT. Is it safe to combine soy, soy supplemental vitamins, or folic acid at the same time as being on hormone pills? Answer: Since this is a question about your overall health and safety, Read More...
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Have you ever heard about pregnancy-induced fake menopause? I’m currently undergoing a number of tests to find out why I constantly feel pregnant. I finished breastfeeding my second child over a year ago. I’m now 37. While undergoing a test recently, Read More...
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I was wondering if shortness of breath upon exertion is normal during perimenopause? I didn’t have a period in Jan, but my Feb. period lasted 14 days and I had very heavy bleeding and clots which left me exhausted. My legs seem very weak which I’m not Read More...
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I am 55 years old and experience all the typical menopausal symptoms such as night sweats, insomnia, hot flashes, mood swings. I do, however, have a phenomenon that I can't quite figure out. After I shampoo my hair (sometimes 2-3 times in succession) Read More...
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Can you please let me know what the standard is for FSH testing. I am 56 and am done with menopause; my sister is 48 and believes she's in perimenopause. She had 'the test' and was told she was at level 13. What does this mean? Answer: Basically FSH testing Read More...
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I started experiencing symptoms of menopause at age 37, I’ve just turned 44 and feel I have really started to lose my memory. I’ve tried using Gingko Biloba, but feel that this has caused my headaches. Do you know of any products that may help with my Read More...
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I had a blood clot years ago deep in the vein of my leg and am unable to take hormones. Is there something natural I can take to relieve my menopausal symptoms? I have no energy and often experience heart palpations. I had a complete hysterectomy in 2003 Read More...
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If I’ve already gone through menopause, is there any medical evidence to show I can go through menopause again? Answer: There has been no research found to show that women can go through menopause a second time. The symptoms of menopause are caused by Read More...
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Is it normal for breasts to leak during menopause? Answer: During menopause, the body goes through a number of physical changes due to the imbalance of hormones. A drop in estrogen hormones can affect the breasts. The size, firmness, and shape of the Read More...
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My wife is currently going through menopause. She’s taking Black Cohosh and 400mg of vitamin E daily. However, she is getting very irritable and experiencing mood swings. She tries to go on a daily walk but smokes and drinks alcohol daily. Do you have Read More...
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I just turned 50 years old. Can I get pregnant by artificial insemination during the early stages of menopause? Answer: It is still possible to become pregnant during menopause, even more so during perimenopause , especially if you are still experiencing Read More...
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I had a complete hysterectomy at the age of 29. I am now 52 and am experiencing extreme fatigue, crying, night sweats, and depression. If I had my hysterectomy at 29 can I be having menopause now at 52? Answer : Yes, women who had a hysterectomy before Read More...
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Is it common to bleed during intercourse while going through menopause? Answer: In short, yes, it is common to experience vaginal bleeding after intercourse during menopause. As you know, menopause changes the balance of hormones in your body, as well Read More...
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How do I know when menopause is over? Is there a test I can take? Answer: Menopause is not a brief process. It can take anywhere between 6 to 13 years before a woman is finally through the change, and the length of time will differ for each woman. Here Read More...
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I believe I'm in the final stages of menopause now. I've already been through the hot flashes and mood swings, for several years now. Lately, I’ve noticed some pain and discomfort in my ovary area, on both sides. Is this one of the symptoms of the latter Read More...
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I’m 45 and am not sure if I’m going through menopause or not. I’ve been having irregular periods, some of them are light and some are very heavy with huge blood clots. I went to the hospital and was given a shot to stop me from bleeding, but it did not Read More...
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My wife is beginning perimenopause, and her mood swings are getting worse. We have had 12-years together, with no arguing, fighting or abuse. I know she loves me and the kids, but it doesn’t always feel that way. We are now going through a trial separation, Read More...
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How will menopause affect my diabetes? Answer: Menopause can be tough enough as it is, but if you’re an aging woman with diabetes it can be even more difficult to navigate through. If you are newly diabetic you’re already a novice when it comes to dealing Read More...
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I have never had seizures until the last 2 years. I am 57-years-old. Could they be related to my menopause? Answer: When a woman's ovaries start producing less and less estrogen and progesterone, medical professionals call it perimenopause. Once the ovaries Read More...
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Whenever I have a few drinks of alcohol such as beer, my breasts become very tender the next day. It is very uncomfortable. I know I get this after a night out when I smoke or drink a lot. Is this a normal menopausal symptom? Answer: The imbalance in Read More...
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Is hair loss a symptom of menopause? Answer: Yes, hair loss is an unfortunate symptom that sometimes occurs in conjunction with perimenopause (the stage leading into menopause). Many menopausal women complain of excess hair loss during their perimenopausal Read More...
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Have you any knowledge of rashes or itchy skin (or formication) occurring with menopause? This has only occurred since the cessation of my period. I would appreciate it if you could tell me if this is related to menopause. Could itching all over your Read More...
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What is the earliest age menopause can start? Answer: Menopause is considered by medical professionals as the exact point upon which a woman stops producing estrogen. As a result she will cease ovulating, her monthly menstrual cycle will have stopped Read More...
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Do you have information on Lichen Sclerosis? Answer: I’ve honestly never heard of lichen sclerosis (or LS), but I did a search for it online and I found out that this chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the vulva, penis and anus, is often diagnosed Read More...
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I think I have atrophic vaginitis, a burning and itching of the vagina, as well as the feeling that I have to constantly urinate. Is this something that occurs with menopause? Answer: Vaginal atrophy, or atrophic vaginitis as it’s also called, is a condition Read More...
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Have you ever heard anyone complain about pressure in both ears or a clogged feeling in the sinuses in relation to menopause? Answer: Medical professionals have recently recognized the correlation between declining estrogen levels and headaches, or menopausal Read More...
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I’m a woman of 45 years and I am having a lot of pain in my bladder region that also causes severe pain in my lower back. Tests have been done and there seems there is no problem with my bladder or womb, but I still have this severe pain like a hot poker Read More...
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I am 47 years old. Recently, I was sitting at a sporting event for approximately 3 hours. It was an air-conditioned gym, but when I got up my cotton pants were wet in the front, between and partially down the inside of my pant legs. I had to use my cushion Read More...
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I saw the musical, but didn’t buy the CD. Is there a way I may purchase it now? Answer: You’ve seen the show, you sang along and you even bought the T-shirt…but alas in all of your excitement you forgot to buy the CD soundtrack. Well, don’t have a hot Read More...
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Does a woman in her early forties (who has no natural children) increase her chances of early menopause as opposed to those women who have had natural children? Answer: The average age that a woman enters menopause is about 52-years-old. This is the exact Read More...
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Is Evening Primrose Oil a blood thinner? Could this make my periods come when they ordinarily would not? Answer: The primary function of evening primrose oil has been anti-inflammatory. Evening primrose oil (or EPO as it’s often called) is made from the Read More...
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For about 1 year now, I have had peeling, painful cracking and itching of the fingertips and toes. Can this be associated with perimenopause? Answer: Yes, many perimenopausal women complain of dry skin on their hands, feet, elbows and faces. Often their Read More...
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Is heavy, dark colored discharge a menopausal symptom? No other symptoms of a normal period exist. Answer: Vaginal discharge, or cervical mucus as it’s sometimes called, is a very common side effect of post-menopausal women (the stage after menopause). Read More...
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Help! I'm 49 and think I’m in the beginning stages of menopause. My question is - can men go through menopause too? My husband seems to have almost the same symptoms as I do - hot flashes, night sweats and sleeplessness. I’ve heard of men going through Read More...
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I’ve just turned 37, and have been going through perimenopause. I am in the process of separating from my husband, and have 3 children to take care of on my own. I am very depressed and am on anti-depressants. I can’t figure if the cause is menopause, Read More...
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I can’t seem to find information on “crashing fatigue.” I sometimes need to nap in the afternoon (will come home from work and go to bed). On the weekends, I usually take a nap on both days. How common is “crashing fatigue” during perimenopause and what Read More...
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I am having extreme vaginal dryness . Are there any products that will help this condition? Answer: Menopause is brutally hard on women, and it’s hard on husbands too! We get a ton of mail from concerned husbands asking us to help them understand menopause Read More...
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I’m 47-years-old and I have not had a period for over a year. My doctor did a menopause test and I’m not in menopause yet; however I’m not pregnant because my husband had a vasectomy. The only thing I can put it down to is that I smoked, quit, smoked, Read More...
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My Dr. said I'm in perimenopause, I'm 45-years-old and all of a sudden my bust size has grown from a 34C to a 34D. Can menopause cause this? I have gone from 124-pounds up to 129-pounds. Answer: The easy answer is yes. Menopause can cause your breasts Read More...
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Is there is a connection between urinary tract infection (UTI) and menopause? For the last 6-weeks I have a constant heavy feeling, burning inside, but I’m not sure if it’s my vagina or bladder. There is no itching or burning when I urinate but can feel Read More...
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What is the difference between being Menopausal and Post-Menopausal, or is there a difference? Answer: I like to think of post-menopause as a time when a woman can stop and recognize that she’s survived the perimenopausal chaos. Once women hit post-menopause Read More...
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I am a 54-year-old woman who hasn’t had a period for 5-years. For the past 5-months the hair under my armpits hasn’t grown! Can you tell me why? Answer: There are many reasons why hair loss is linked to menopause - and these reasons affect everything Read More...
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I have bleeding after sex, is that a symptom of menopause? Answer: Nothing will shake you from the dreamy after-glow of sex faster then vaginal bleeding. Bleeding after sex is also referred to as post-coital bleeding by doctors. It can happen for various Read More...
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I’ve heard that taking progesterone cream during menopause will help to restore loss of libido. Mine is completely diminished, and I’m in a relatively new marriage. This is understandably very disappointing to me and my new husband. Do you have any tips Read More...
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I have had a period lasting almost three weeks now. It came about one week earlier than my usual 26-day cycle and is still going on after almost three weeks. Up until this month I have been like clockwork and my periods usually last about 5-days. Should Read More...
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Does menopause affect concentration and memory? Answer: The medical community has long drawn a relationship between declining memory and declining estrogen in menopausal women. However, recent studies on memory have shown that a woman’s estrogen levels Read More...
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